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First lady Michelle Obama walks with daughters Malia (l.) Sasha (c.) and Chris and Brandi Botek, of the Crystal Spring Tree Farm in Leighton, Pa., after the Obamas received the Official White House Christmas Tree at the White House in Washington, Nov. 26. Charles Dharapak/AP

The White House Christmas tree is seen inside the Blue Room from the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington on Dec. 1. The theme for the White House Christmas this year is Simple Gifts. Larry Downing/Reuters

Christmas decorations are seen in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington on Dec. 1. Larry Downing/Reuters

Christmas decorations are seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on Nov. 30. Larry Downing/Reuters

A Christmas tree is seen inside the Blue Room of the White House in Washington on Dec. 1. Larry Downing/Reuters

A White Chocolate Gingerbread House with a replica of the Obamas' pet dog Bo is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on Nov. 30. Larry Downing/Reuters

A large replica of the Obamas' family dog Bo, made from pipe cleaners, and other Christmas decorations are seen in the Booksellers area of the White House in Washington on Dec.1. Larry Downing/Reuters

A decorated Christmas tree is pictured during a media walk-through of the holiday decorations at the White House in Washington on Dec. 1. Jewel Samad /AFP/Newscom

With one phone call to the Taiwanese president on Friday, President-elect Donald Trump became the first American president to have officially and publicly spoken directly with Taiwan's leader since 1979.